Florida Keys Conch Republic, Tavernier, 03-Jul-99

Dive Reports:

Dive #1:
Saturday Night Dive. My Dive #210
A. Dive Boat / Location:
Republic II / Davis Reef
B. Conditions:
Visibility:
20' (it was a dark night)
Seas:
Flat
Water Temp:
80's
Skies:
Clear Dark Skies
Air Temp:
80's
C. Dive Information:
Depth & Time:
Me: Genesis Nitrox Dive Computer - ?? for 59 min.
Dive Partner: TBD
Air consumption:
Me: 3250 - 1200 lb (80 cu ft)
Dive Partner: 3150 - 1100 lb (80 cu ft)
Current:
Weak to mild
Description:
This was our first dive with Conch
Republic. The boat had only a few divers - lot's of room to spare. There
was a lot to see - a 5' nurse shark under a ledge - got some pictures. There
was some talk about a buda statue - we looked for it and couldn't find it til
we were swiming back to the boat. The buda is a small cement statue on top
of a cinder block - easy to miss! We saw some small bugs, a stingray, one
medium size (8' dia) brain coral, a green octapus and some wierd type of
big crab. It was a fun dive, lot's to see, and colorful coral.

After a long drive, a previous wreck dive, more driving and a night dive
the
Key's Motel
across the street was a welcome site for a good nights sleep!